PROJECTS

Advertisement

The Trust has two advertisements that may be placed in newspapers of general circulation, legal periodicals, bar association publications, etc. The ad may be modified to contain information of local significance. If you wish to print the ad or have it modified for your use, contact the Trust. Click on "advertisements" at the right, and you can view the sample ads.

Diversion Model Rules

The Trust recommnds the adoption of a uniform rule by all four departments of the Appellate Division, which would authorize a diversion procedure whereby lawyers who are involved in attorney discipline proceedings may be required to participate in a lawyer assistance program.  Click on the listing at the right to see the model rule.

Fourth & Third Department Rules

The Fourth Department of Appellate Division, Hon. Eugene Pigott, Presiding Justice, and the Third Department, Hon. Anthony Cardona, Presiding Justice, have amended their court rules to include a diversion process.  See their rules.

Attorney Registration Insert

One of the Trust's early accomplishments was the creation of the Insert, which is now included in the packet of information that the Office of Court Administration mails with attorney registration renewal forms. Over the two-year span for registration, about 180,000 attorneys receive the information. The Insert features a brief evaluation questionnaire and information on lawyer assistance services available throughout the State. Click on the heading "attorney registration insert" at the right to view the piece.

Videotape Project

The LAT has produced two brief videotapes on the topic of alcoholism and substance abuse in the profession are underway. Conceived as a method to get the word out on a wide basis to attorneys, the videotapes are meant to be shown in conjunction with CLE events throughout the state. The LAT has made copies available to local and specialty bar associations for this purpose.  Videos are available in 11 minute and 3 minute versions.

Solo/Small Firm Outreach Project

Recognizing that the practitioners in solo and small firm (under 20 members) represent a large portion of attorneys practicing in New York State, the Trust developed a mailing that was sent along with a calendar card to about 30,000 attorneys across the State. The cards contained information on the lawyer assistance programs and committees at the State and local level. The Trust recognizes the cooperation of the New York State Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York on this project.